T-72 vs Type 61
The T-72 and the Type 61 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Mitsubishi respectively. The T-72 weighs 44.5 tons vs 35.0 tons for the Type 61. Top speed is 60 km/h for the T-72 vs 45 km/h for the Type 61. Operational range is 500 km for the T-72 vs 200 km for the Type 61. The T-72 is armed with a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun, while the Type 61 carries a 1 Type 61 90mm gun. The T-72 has been produced in 25,000 units vs 560 for the Type 61.
| Ex-USSR main battle tank, entering service in 1973, with approximately 25,000 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 25,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2 million |
| Japanese tank, 560 units manufactured, used a license-built version of the American M40 recoilless rifle. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| Number produced | 560 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 44.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.73 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.59 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.23 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) |
| Engine | V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW) |
| Main armament | 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun |
| Combat weight | 35.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 45 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 200 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.19 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.95 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Mitsubishi Type 12 HM21 Turbo-Diesel with 600 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Type 61 90mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-72 or Type 61?
The T-72 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Type 61's 45 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-72 or Type 61?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Type 61's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the T-72 or Type 61?
The T-72 is heavier at 44.5 tons combat weight compared to the Type 61's 35.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-72 or Type 61?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the Type 61's 8.19 meters.
How many crew members do the T-72 and Type 61 require?
The Type 61 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-72's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-72 or Type 61?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 560 units of the Type 61.
What are the main armaments of the T-72 and Type 61?
The T-72 is armed with 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun while the Type 61 carries 1 Type 61 90mm gun as its main armament.